WARNING:
Smoking cigarettes while using Plan B increases your chance of
having heart problems. Do not smoke while using this medication.
The risk of heart problems increase with age (in women greater
than 35 years of age) and with frequent smoking (15 cigarettes
per day or greater).
USES OF PLAN B:
This medication is used to help prevent pregnancy in women who
have had unprotected sex (intercourse) or suspect a failure in
their current form of birth control (e.g., broken condom). It
is not intended to be used for routine birth control and will
not stop an existing pregnancy (abortion).
HOW TO USE PLAN B:
Take one tablet of PLAN B by mouth as soon a possible, but within
72 hours (3 days) after unprotected intercourse. Take the second
tablet by mouth 12 hours after taking the first dose, or as directed
by your doctor. This medication can be used at any time during
your menstrual cycle. If you vomit within one hour of taking either
dose of this medication, contact your doctor to discuss whether
to repeat the dose.
SIDE EFFECTS OF PLAN B:
Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, breast tenderness,
tiredness and weakness, headache, menstrual changes, and diarrhea
may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your
doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side
effects occur: low stomach/abdominal pain If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: diabetes,
possible pregnancy, unusual vaginal bleeding, allergies (especially
to birth control pills). Tell your doctor if your normal menstrual
period is late by at least 1 week. This medication is not recommended
for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor for more details.
This medication passes into breast milk. While there have been
no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before
breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication
you may use, especially of: other birth control medications (e.g.,
oral contraceptives, implants), anti- seizure medications (e.g.,
carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin), rifampin. Do not start
or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE:
If overdose of PLAN-B is suspected, contact your local poison
control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose
may include nausea, vomiting, and vaginal bleeding.
NOTES:
Do not share this medication with others. As with other oral contraceptives,
this medication does not protect or prevent against HIV and other
sexually transmitted diseases.
MISSED DOSE:
If you miss a dose of plan b, contact your doctor immediately.
STORAGE:
Store at PLAN B room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C).
Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C)
is permitted.
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